Re: Windows 7 64-bit to 32-bit -- PCTECH

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On Fri, Dec 11, 2009 at 21:12, Jeff Crosby <jlcrosby@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

If one buys a laptop preloaded with Win7 64-bit, can it be reloaded with
Win7 32-bit?

If it comes with a 32bit Recovery CD or you have purchased Software
Assurance for it.

Does it depend on whether the laptop comes with a Win7 CD?

Yes. If you receive both recovery CDs, the license grants you the
ability to use either one at a time. If you receive only one bitness,
you only have the rights to use the bitness you've received. If you
purchase software assurance for this license, you are free to choose
the bitness at wim, no matter what was delivered. software assurance
also grants you the rights to use Windows 7 Enterprise, which includes
BitLocker - a very good idea on mobile laptop.

I know if you buy Win7 retail you can load either 32-bit or 64-bit.

Only the boxed and upgrade versions ship with both. The SBE versions do not.

Our sales reps main app is 16-bit. ÂThe vendor says it will run on Win7
32-bit, not 64-bit (they're working on a new version).

Use Windows 7 x64 and run the sales apps through Windows XP Mode.

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